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TRANSPORTATION
Home to the third-busiest airport in the world, Chicago is one of the easiest destinations to get to in America, offering hundreds of direct flights from more than 60 international destinations. Traveling beyond Chicago is made easy with car rentals or on rail services like Metra and Amtrak that take you to attractions and destinations throughout Illinois.
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    FLIGHT INFORMATION
    CHICAGO AIRPORTS

    O’Hare International Airport
    Located 17 miles / 27 kilometers from downtown Chicago,
    O’Hare is one of the largest airports in the world.

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    Midway International Airport
    Located 10 miles / 16 kilometers from downtown Chicago,
    Midway offers another convenient travel option for
    international visitors.

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    REGIONAL AIRPORTS

    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
    Located in Springfield, Illinois. 200 miles / 322 kilometers from Chicago.
    Rockford International Airport
    Located in Rockford, Illinois. 86 miles / 138 kilometers from Chicago.
    AVERAGE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TIMES TO CHICAGO
    AVERAGE DOMESTIC FLIGHT TIMES TO CHICAGO
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    CAR RENTAL
    Renting a car is a convenient way to explore Illinois destinations and attractions on your own schedule. You can pick up a car at the airport, or at one of the many car rental companies located throughout Illinois.
    TAXI SERVICE
    Taxis are plentiful and easy to hail in downtown Chicago and offer a convenient way to get around the city. Expect to spend approximately $35-$40 for a taxicab ride from O’Hare Airport to downtown Chicago and $28-$30 from Midway Airport.
    TAXI COMPANIES
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    AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE
    Go Airport Express
    Take advantage of daily door-to-door service to and from O’Hare and Midway Airports. Transportation options include share-ride shuttles, private vans, limousines and larger motor buses for group travel.
    Van Galder Bus/Coach USA
    Buses run daily service from O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport to and from Rockford.
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    Get fare information, schedules, maps and more about bus and train service in and around Chicago.
    METRA COMMUTER RAIL
    Get fare information, schedules, maps and more about train service to and throughout the Chicagoland area.
    AMTRAK
    Amtrak provides rail service to over 25 cities in Illinois, allowing you to easily travel beyond Chicago. Find fare information, schedules, maps and more.
O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Approximately 200,000 travelers pass through O’Hare each day.